Page 4 of Best Nursing Homes in Utah

Operated by American Fork Nursing and Rehabilitation LLC, Sandstone American Fork is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in American Fork, Utah. The community is about half a mile from the city center and a short drive from Intermountain Health American Fork Hospital. It has been serving residents in the area for 37 years. The 106-bed facility has an occupancy rate of about 62.5%. Residents stay for an average of 95 days, which is a mix of short-term rehabilitation and longer nursing care.

Care focuses on short-term rehabilitation, physical therapy, and skilled nursing. Residents also have access to orthopedic rehabilitation, wound care, IV therapy, pain management, and chronic disease management. Nursing staff provides an average of about 4 hours and 14 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, combining registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and nurse aide hours. An active resident council meets regularly to discuss community policies, care, and activities.

Sandstone American Fork accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover the cost of rehabilitation and long-term care. The area has a Walk Score of 49 out of 100 and is considered somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car.

State inspections have most often focused on care planning and documentation, medication management, infection control, and environmental upkeep. Families touring Sandstone American Fork should ask how these areas are managed daily.

Overview of Canyonlands Care Center

Canyonlands Care Center provides nursing home and nursing care in Moab, Utah, with 36 beds. Its smaller size can allow staff and residents to become familiar with one another over time. Care is available around the clock, and a doctor is on staff to provide physician services within the facility.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 9 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicaid is accepted, giving a family whose savings may not cover a long stay a potential way to pay for care. Canyonlands Care Center may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing care with support available around the clock, and Colette Lyman serves as director.

Sandstone Canyon Rim is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Salt Lake City, UT, with licensed nursing care on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing medical support. There are 90 beds, and total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 1 minute per resident each day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned per resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows families to use personal funds.

Overview of Cedar Health and Rehabilitation

Opened in 1996, Cedar Health and Rehabilitation provides nursing home care, memory care, and skilled nursing in Cedar City, Utah. Residents receive nursing services with licensed nurses available on-site. The community also accommodates those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in a secure and supervised environment. Rehabilitation services are also available for those seeking recovery-focused care.

The community has 120 beds, with a current occupancy of 60%. Payment options include Medicare, which can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, and Medicaid, which helps when savings may not cover a long stay. Private pay also allows direct payment.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 48 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Moreover, in-house therapy and rehabilitation services allow a resident to receive therapy at the facility instead of arranging transportation elsewhere.

A Walk Score of 76 places the area in the very walkable band, where most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.

Overview of St. Joseph Villa

St. Joseph Villa is a 221-bed nursing home in Salt Lake City, Utah, providing skilled nursing care with licensed nurses on site around the clock. In-house therapy lets residents receive rehabilitation without arranging transportation away from the community.

The scale is substantial. With more residents and staff than a smaller community, the home has a larger residential setting, while total nurse staffing amounts to 3 hours and 23 minutes per resident each day, reflecting the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each person. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families three payment routes for care. St. Joseph Villa may be a good fit for someone whose care includes both around-the-clock nursing support and rehabilitation.

Rocky Mountain Care, Hunter Hollow in West Valley City, UT, is a 124-bed nursing facility providing skilled nursing care, home care services, and hospice care. Continuous licensed nursing oversight supports residents with complex clinical needs or long-term medical requirements. For residents selecting room preferences, housing arrangements include both private individual rooms and shared semi-private suites.

On-site care teams deliver an average of 2 hours and 47 minutes of direct nurse staffing per resident each day. Additional offerings encompass hospice care focused on end-of-life comfort management alongside home care services designed to assist individuals within their own residences.

Accepted payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds. Situated in a suburban setting, daily errands and off-site travel generally depend on personal vehicles or arranged transportation.

Families considering long-term nursing oversight or hospice services can contact the administrative office to check current room availability or schedule a walkthrough.

Overview of Fairfield Village a Generations Community

The peaceful community of Davis County, Layton, UT, is home to the vibrant senior living community of Fairfield Village that offers an array of living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and post-acute care. Residents here enjoy access to a wide variety of floor plans and apartment amenities, a meaningful array of social activities, vitality programs, and convenient services. The community also provides access to 24-hour caregiving assistance, guaranteeing residents’ needs are met efficiently and appropriately, complemented with an emergency call system for added safety.

Housekeeping, laundry services, and scheduled transportation are offered to provide residents more comfort and convenience and save a lot of time to spend on doing the things they love. There’s always something fun and interesting happening with a wide array of vibrant activities and events conducted within and outside the community. Residents’ lifestyle is further improved with access to an array of convenient amenities, including front desk services, a state-of-the-art gym, movie theater, salon, game room, walking paths, library, and gardening area.

Overview of Hurricane Health and Rehabilitation

Hurricane Health and Rehabilitation provides skilled nursing and nursing home care in Hurricane, Utah. Skilled nursing means licensed nurses are on site around the clock. Nursing home services include short term rehabilitation and long term care, and a doctor is on staff to provide physician care within the facility.

The community has 60 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 41 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. In house therapy lets residents receive rehabilitation within the community instead of arranging transportation elsewhere.

Medicaid, Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicaid can help cover a long stay when savings may not be enough, while Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay. The combination of rehabilitation and long term care may be a good fit for someone recovering after an illness or procedure or needing ongoing nursing support.

Overview of Stonehenge of Cedar City

Stonehenge of Cedar City provides skilled nursing, nursing care, respite care, palliative care, and hospice services in Cedar City, Utah. Short-term rehabilitation programs assist individuals in regaining functional strength after an illness or injury, while comfort-focused hospice and palliative care center on symptom relief. Temporary respite options give routine family caregivers a break from daily care duties.

This 50-bed center currently maintains an 86% occupancy rate. Nursing personnel account for an average of 3 hours and 56 minutes of daily care time per resident. Financial arrangements support multiple avenues, including Medicare for post-hospital stays, Medicaid for long-term residential support, and private payment options.

Individuals considering placement can contact Stonehenge of Cedar City to inquire about current room availability, discuss personal care needs, or request a tour of the area.

Sandstone Taylorsville is a nursing home in Salt Lake City, Utah, offering skilled nursing care. Licensed nursing staff are on site around the clock, which may suit a resident who needs nursing oversight throughout the day and night.

The home has 120 beds. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 13 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.